English–Spanish
“dead body” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈðaβeɾ/
Example
Encontraron un cadáver en el parque.
They found a dead body in the park.
How to say “dead body” in Spanish
“Dead body” in Spanish is cadáver.
Motionless human body.
Example sentences with cadáver
Los forenses intentan identificar el cadáver mediante huellas dactilares.
Forensic examiners try to identify the dead body using fingerprints.
Tips for using cadáver
- Cadáver is mainly a formal or technical word used in medical, legal, and news contexts, while speakers usually choose muerto, fallecido, or difunto in sensitive conversation.